Democratic Senator Dodges Questions About Relationship with Founder of Soros-Funded Media Outlet

Democratic Senator Chris Murphy has declined to comment on reports suggesting he is romantically involved with Tara McGowan, a former Democratic operative and the founder of Courier Newsroom, a progressive media group with significant financial backing from liberal donors, including George Soros. The Connecticut senator, who recently announced a separation from his wife after nearly 20 years of marriage, was seen dining with McGowan in what observers described as an intimate setting.

When approached by Fox News Digital at Capitol Hill, Murphy offered a curt response: "I'm not going to talk about that." Not exactly the most reassuring of denials, is it?

McGowan, a seasoned Democratic strategist, has deep ties to the party, having worked on former President Barack Obama's re-election campaign and held roles at Priorities USA Action, a Democratic super PAC, and ACRONYM, a digital advocacy group. She founded Courier Newsroom, which has faced criticism for its partisan leanings. Critics argue that the outlet, while claiming to be non-partisan, operates more as a propaganda arm than an independent media source. In 2021, an op-ed in The Washington Post described the network as "a political operation" exploiting the decline of local journalism to spread partisan content.

Courier Newsroom received three grants totaling $5 million between 2021 and 2022 from the Fund for Policy Reform, an advocacy group founded by Soros. These grants were reportedly intended to support "non-partisan journalism" aimed at benefiting U.S. communities. However, skeptics have questioned whether this funding aligns with the outlet's overtly progressive messaging.

Adding a layer of intrigue, McGowan has reportedly visited the Biden White House nearly 20 times by April 2024, raising eyebrows about her influence and connections within the administration.

Murphy and McGowan were recently spotted cozying up at a Washington, D.C., bar, according to the New York Post. A source described their interaction as "cutesy," fueling speculation about the nature of their relationship. The timing of this revelation is particularly awkward, as Murphy is still legally married to his wife, attorney Cathy Holahan. While the couple announced their separation last November, following Murphy's re-election, no divorce filings have been made in Connecticut or Washington, D.C.

Murphy, known for his outspoken criticism of former President Donald Trump, has been floated as a potential future presidential contender. A recent New York Times article hailed him as "a clear voice for Democrats countering Trump," a sentiment the senator proudly showcased on his official website.

As the story unfolds, McGowan has yet to comment on the matter, and one can't help but wonder how this budding romance—if confirmed—might impact Murphy's political ambitions.